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FREELANCE EVENT PRODUCER

Skin Deep makes culture in service of racial justice and liberation. Working across editorial and events, we produce and facilitate creative work that informs, motivates and nourishes people in the fight against racial capitalism. We operate at the intersection of culture and politics, bringing together artists and organisers, writers and community leaders, performers and activists.

We are seeking an experienced, community oriented Freelance Event Producer to plan, manage and deliver a two day public festival in Summer 2026. The festival will bring together artists, collaborators, partners and audiences around Skin Deep’s upcoming seasonal theme, Faith.

Role Overview

Role: Freelance Event Producer
Project: Two day public festival
Format: In person
Audience: Approximately 100 to 200 people per day
Location: London (venue TBC)
Timeline:

  • Planning and scoping from February 2026
  • Main delivery phase May / June 2026
  • Festival delivery July 2026

This is a freelance role, working closely with the Skin Deep core team. 

Festival Overview


The festival will be a two day programme responding to the seasonal theme Faith, and may include panel discussions, live performances, music, readings, exhibitions, workshops, stalls and other creative activity. At Skin Deep this year, our exploration of faith stretches beyond the religious connotation, to our collective faith (or lack of) in the economic and political systems, in celebrities and popular figures, in our shared moral and ethical value systems. We’re interested in conversations around good faith, bad faith, blind faith, crisis of faith, spirituality, rituals, belief systems, confessions etc.. What emerges when faith collapses? What becomes possible when faith is regained and rebuilt? The event will be open to the public, with sliding scale ticket pricing, and will prioritise accessibility, care and community.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Project Management

  • Develop and manage a detailed production timeline across all phases of the project
  • Coordinate schedules and deadlines to ensure smooth delivery
  • Work closely with the Skin Deep team to align delivery with organisational values and vision

Production and Logistics

  • Liaise with venues, contributors, facilitators, speakers and external vendors
  • Coordinate technical requirements including sound, lighting and AV
  • Oversee venue layout, dressing, decor and audience flow

Relationship Management

  • Act as a key point of contact for contributors and collaborators
  • Manage soundchecks, technical riders, access and dietary requirements
  • Coordinate collection of bios, headshots, tech specs and contracts

Budget Management

  • Manage the allocated event production budget and report to the core team
  • Track spend and ensure delivery within agreed budgets
  • Support timely processing of invoices for collaborators and suppliers

Live Event Delivery

  • Act as the primary on site lead during the festival
  • Manage the run of show, temporary staff and volunteers
  • Troubleshoot issues and ensure the programme runs smoothly and to time

Documentation and Evaluation

  • Liaise with the core team on event evaluation and learning
  • Coordinate event documentation including photography and videography in line with the communications plan

FEE AND PAYMENT

We are offering a fixed fee of £4,000 for delivery of the event.

The role will be spread across approximately 16 contact days between February and July 2026. Days will be scheduled and agreed in advance with the appointed producer. 

Person Specification

Essential

  • Availability between February and July 2026 for phased freelance work
  • Demonstrable experience producing creative, public facing events
  • Experience managing on the ground event teams and contributors
  • Strong project management skills, with a track record of delivering events on time and within budget
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills, with a detail oriented approach to logistics
  • Comfortable working autonomously and taking initiative

Desirable

  • Experience producing community focused or social justice related events
  • Experience delivering digital or hybrid events

How To Apply

Please complete the application form below and attach:

  • Your CV
  • A cover letter of no more than 300 words, outlining the scale and nature of events you have previously produced – you’re also welcome to submit this in audio or video format if you prefer.

https://forms.gle/DgFqJQCReFDP2pZu7

If we wish to progress your application, you will be invited to an online interview.

We particularly welcome applications from Black, POC and global majority people; trans and non-binary people; working class people; and disabled people.Deadline for applications: 6 pm, 21 January 2026

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